I Could Be Drinkin'
Escape the 9-5 Grind: Embracing Liberation in 'I Could Be Drinkin'
Lyrics
Another day working the 9-5
Expressing the monotony of a typical workday from 9 to 5.
Got me feeling barely alive
Feeling exhausted and lacking vitality due to the routine.
Always someone else’s work to do
Constantly burdened with tasks assigned by others.
Feeling done before the day’s half though
Feeling mentally and physically drained before the day is halfway through.
I could be drinkin’ instead of sitting behind this desk
Contemplating the idea of drinking as an escape from the mundane office setting.
I could be drinkin’ instead of cleaning up someone’s mess
Considering drinking as an alternative to cleaning up after others.
When the boss comes ‘round my way
A boss approaching and inquiring about the well-being.
Asks me how I’m doing today I’ll say
Responding to the boss by expressing the desire to be drinking instead.
I could be drinkin’
Reiterating the preference for drinking over the current work situation.
Family dinner a thousand miles from home
Describing a lonely experience at a family dinner far from home.
Traveled all this way just to feel alone
Feeling isolated despite the effort to connect with family.
Uncle Larry is talking politics
Uncle Larry engaging in political discussions.
Cousin Billy is spewing the same old shit
Cousin Billy expressing repetitive and unpleasant viewpoints.
I could be drinking instead of hearing everything I hate
Contemplating the idea of drinking to escape from disliked conversations.
I could be drinking instead of trying not to take the bait
Considering drinking as a way to avoid being provoked or enticed.
Mama said how ya doing son
Mother inquiring about well-being during the family gathering.
I said mama I sure could use a cold one
Expressing the desire for a cold drink in response to the mother.
I could be drinkin’
Reiterating the preference for drinking in the family setting.
Sweet Alaine pouring drinks behind the bar
Introducing a character named Sweet Alaine, a bartender.
Sipping her club soda from a jar
Describing Sweet Alaine's choice of a non-alcoholic beverage.
Through the night she smiles less and less
Noticing a change in Sweet Alaine's demeanor as the night progresses.
Ask her how she’s doin, she’ll confess
Sweet Alaine confessing her true feelings when asked about her well-being.
I could be drinking instead of serving up beer to jerks
Considering the option of drinking instead of serving rude customers.
I could be drinking at a bar where I don’t work
Imagining drinking at a bar where one doesn't have to work.
Yeah I’ll get you another round
Committing to getting another round for a customer.
Stay up so you can climb on down
Encouraging someone to stay up late and continue socializing.
I could be drinkin’
Reiterating the desire to be drinking instead of the current situation.
I could be drinkin’
Emphasizing the desire to drink as a form of escapism.
I could be drinkin’
Repeating the sentiment of wanting to engage in drinking.
We could be drinkin’
Suggesting a collective desire for drinking as a group activity.
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